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Analysis Research & Planning for Armenia (ARPA)
18106 Miranda Street
Tarzana, CA 91356
Contact: Hagop Panossian
Tel: (818) 586-9660
E-mail: hpanossian@hotmail.com
Web:
ARPA Institute and AESA present the lecture “Armenia 2020: Visions
of Nation” on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 5:30 PM in the lecture
hall of the Armenian Society of Los Angeles (Iranahaye Miutiun).
The presenter is Dr. Noubar Afeyan.
The address is 221 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91204. Directios:
>From the 134 FWY exit on Brand and go south. From the 5 FWY exit on
Glendale and go north, turns into Brand.
Abstract: The lecture will cover scenario planning as well as
socioeconomic research conducted by Armenia 2020 relating to the
future prospects of Armenia. Established in 2002, Armenia 2020 is an
organized network of individuals working to build a shared vision and
a prosperous future for Armenia. Participants include Armenians from
around the world, both in Armenia and in the Diaspora, supported
by other action-oriented professionals, researchers, experts and
problem-solvers dedicated to understanding and shaping Armenia>
‘> s future. Armenia, a small country of 3 million people, gained
independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, but faces persistent
poverty despite a highly educated and accomplished population and
a sizable, wealthy and compassionate Diaspora. This project is
part of an ongoing effort to build a shared vision among Armenians
both in Armenia and in the Diaspora, focused on creating successful
Armenian companies and attractive jobs as well as a shared strategy
in which Government, private sector and the Diaspora work together
to realize their potential. The lecture will cover several topics
including research into attitudes and mental models among Armenians,
research on productivity and competitiveness within Armenia’s economic
sectors, four alternative development scenarios and project ideas to
spur transformation.
Noubar B. Afeyan, co-founder and Board member of Armenia 2020,
managing partner of Flagship Ventures and senior lecturer at MIT Sloan
School, received his Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering from MIT. He
is a recognized technologist and entrepreneur, having co-founded 18
life science and high technology startups over the past 17 years. He
is currently a director of two public companies and seven Flagship
portfolio companies, and serves on the Boston University School
of Medicine Board of Governors. Noubar is engaged with several
non-profit organizations focused on helping the development of
the newly independent country of Armenia. Since 2000, in addition
to co-founding Armenia 2020, he has helped found the Armenian High
Technology Council of America and YerazArt. He is also a trustee of
the Armenian Assembly of America as well as Vem Radio in Armenia.
For Information Please call Dr. Hagop Panossian at (818)586-9660 or
e-mail at hpanossian@hotmail.com
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress